Abraham Clark High School

(908)298-2000

884 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Abraham Clark High School, located in Roselle, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the borough’s public school district. As a community-focused school, it provides a comprehensive academic program for students in grades 9 through 12, emphasizing core curriculum standards, college readiness, and career preparation. The school strives to foster an environment that balances rigorous coursework with extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various student organizations, all aimed at developing well-rounded citizens within the Roselle community.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply integrated into the local landscape, often acting as a hub for community engagement and school spirit. Like many public institutions in the region, Abraham Clark High School places a strong focus on student development, utilizing initiatives designed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. By providing resources such as guidance counseling, technology access, and personalized support systems, the school seeks to empower its diverse student body to succeed in an increasingly competitive post-secondary and professional world.

884

Total Students

69.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Abraham Clark High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	416
Black	443
Asian	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
443 (50.1 %)
Hispanic
416 (47.1 %)
White
15 (1.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.7 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roselle Public School District
Phone:	(908)298-2000
Website:	http://roselleschools.org/ACHS
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	884
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	659
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 220

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 215

Grade 12 206

Ungraded 34